Starting from the new UK fiscal year, the inclusion of crypto ETNs in mainstream ISA tax-free accounts is prohibited

U.S. Treasury Says Crypto Mixers Have Lawful Privacy Uses

The U.S. Treasury Department acknowledges that crypto mixers have legitimate privacy benefits, allowing users to protect their financial transactions. The report indicates a shift from viewing mixers solely as tools for illegal activity, highlighting the need for both privacy protection and stronger regulations to address crime.

North Korea stole $2.8 billion in crypto assets over two years, and the U.S. Treasury Department plans to strengthen regulation of stablecoins

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has proposed new measures under the "Genius Act" to combat cryptocurrency crimes, with a focus on monitoring illegal digital asset activities, especially the abuse of stablecoins. The Treasury recommends adopting AI-driven blockchain monitoring tools and bringing major stablecoins into a strict compliance framework to reduce criminal risks and enhance transparency. At the same time, the report shows that North Korean hackers are stealing cryptocurrencies severely, and global online scams are increasing, prompting updates to the regulatory framework.

Korean regulators take strong action: Companies are banned from using USDT and USDC, and cross-border stablecoin payment plans are hindered

The Korea Financial Services Commission plans to impose stricter restrictions on corporate use of stablecoins, including banning the purchase of stablecoins pegged to the US dollar. This policy will significantly impact corporate crypto investments and cross-border payments, although some companies hope for more relaxed policies to reduce exchange rate risk. Regulators favor handling international settlements through the traditional banking system and are developing new policy frameworks.

U.S. Congress Engaged in Intense Battle: Republicans Push for Permanent Ban on CBDC, Trump's Policy Stance Returns to the Spotlight

Debate over the Federal Reserve's digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. Congress intensifies, with Republican lawmakers pushing for a permanent ban on its development and warning that this move could impact the passage of housing legislation. Representative Michael Cloud and his colleagues believe that CBDC could lead to increased monitoring of citizens' financial activities, threatening personal economic freedom. The financial sector is divided on this issue, and many countries worldwide are also accelerating their CBDC projects.

Forecasting Market Popularity Surge: Polymarket CEO Says "The More Successful, The More Hated," War Betting Sparks Regulatory Controversy

The rapid development of the prediction market industry has attracted attention to its business models and regulatory issues. Polymarket CEO mentioned that as trading volume expands, war-related prediction markets have sparked controversy but also provide informational references. Data shows that geopolitical events have driven a significant increase in trading volume. Although the legality of war contracts remains gray area, prediction markets continue to attract substantial capital. Two companies aim for a valuation of $20 billion in their funding goals and are competing for the young user demographic.

U.S. Policy Shift: The Treasury Department Officially Recognizes Legitimate Uses of Crypto Mixers, but New "Freezing Rights" Regulations May Spark Controversy

The digital asset regulatory report submitted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the first time recognizes the legitimate use of cryptocurrency mixers in protecting user privacy, contrasting with previous regulatory positions. The report emphasizes the rising demand for transaction privacy but also points out that the misuse of mixers remains a serious issue. The proposed "freezing rights" have sparked controversy, and future regulatory frameworks will impact the legality of crypto privacy tools.